What is the cheapest way to get from Karen to Mombasa?

The cheapest way to get from Karen to Mombasa is to bus via Mombasa which costs $9 - $13 and takes 10h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Karen to Mombasa?

The fastest way to get from Karen to Mombasa is to fly which takes 1h 33m and costs $210 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Karen and Mombasa?

No, there is no direct bus from Karen to Mombasa. However, there are services departing from Karen/Shell and arriving at Mombasa via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Karen and Mombasa?

No, there is no direct train from Karen to Mombasa. However, there are services departing from Nairobi and arriving at Mombasa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Karen to Mombasa?

The distance between Karen and Mombasa is 459 km. The road distance is 496.4 km.

How do I travel from Karen to Mombasa without a car?

The best way to get from Karen to Mombasa without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs $85 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Karen to Mombasa?

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Karen to Mombasa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karen to Mombasa bus from?

Karen to Mombasa bus services, operated by MASH, depart from Nairobi station.

Where do I catch the Karen to Mombasa train from?

Karen to Mombasa train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Nairobi station.

Train, bus or fly from Karen to Mombasa?

The best way to get from Karen to Mombasa is to fly which takes 1h 33m and costs $210 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $200 and takes 6h 9m, you could also bus, which costs $11 - $40 and takes 10h 16m.

Where does the Karen to Mombasa bus arrive?

Karen to Mombasa bus services, operated by MASH, arrive at Mombasa station.

Where does the Karen to Mombasa train arrive?

Karen to Mombasa train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Mombasa station.

Can I drive from Karen to Mombasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Karen to Mombasa is 496 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Karen to Mombasa.

Where can I stay near Mombasa?

There are 2423+ hotels available in Mombasa.

Karen to Mombasa - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Karen to Mombasa by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Mombasa
best
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa (MBA)plane WIL - MBA
1h 33m
$215–767
Bus via Mombasa
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus
10h 49m
$10–13
Train
1. Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasatrain Express / ...
6h 9m
$89–199
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus
10h 16m
$12–36
Drive 496.4 km
1. Drive from Karen to Mombasacar 496.4 km
5h 43m
$58–83
Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Ukunda, taxi
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Ukunda (UKA)plane WIL - UKA
2. Take the taxi from Ukunda (UKA) to Mombasataxi
2h 20m
$265–412
Line 24 bus to Nairobi, fly to Mombasa
1. Take the bus from Karen/Shell to Ambassadeurbus
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mombasa (MBA)plane NBO - MBA
3h 45m
$102–578

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa (MBA) flights

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1h 8mAverage Duration

$113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 458.8 km
Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between Karen, Kenya and Mombasa, Kenya?

FlexFlight ApS and Safarilink fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa (MBA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Kenya Railways operates a train from Nairobi to Mombasa every 4 hours. Tickets cost $5–93 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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